January 24, 2024 Before his friend headed out on a backcountry ski tour one day, James Birch gave him his inReach® device1— just in case. That day, three separate avalanches occurred in and around the slopes they were skiing. Birch’s friend and his party members were caught in a slide approximately 600–800 meters wide and running 200–300 meters long. Birch got the call that an SOS had been triggered on his device. He shared with […]

Image: SparkFun SparkFun Electronics has launched the SparkFun real-time kinematics (RTK) mosaic-X5. It uses the multi-constellation, multi-frequency capabilities of the Septentrio mosaic-X5 module, which aims to improve accuracy and reliability in a variety of position applications. The RTK mosaic-X5 is a 448-channel receiver that supports all four Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) — GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo — and one of the two regional ones, NavIC. It can function as both an RTK base […]

January 29, 2024 The 2023 data is in. No one does marine mapping better than Garmin and Navionics. With both brands being prevalent in the marine mapping space for many years, we know a thing or two about charts and the industry at large to help boaters, anglers and sailors do what they love on the water. A strong reputation starts with results, including reporting more than 4 million chart updates in 2023. That’s right […]

Image: Point One Navigation GNSS has transformed the way both individuals and machines navigate across the globe, leading to a growing number of organizations utilizing positioning data in the development of products and applications. GNSS technology plays a crucial role in enabling autonomous vehicles, robots, logistics fleets, and emergency response systems to accurately determine the precise locations of places, people, and things on Earth’s surface. As a result, routes are not only more accurate and […]

February 1, 2024 Whether you’re a pilot or an aviation enthusiast in the market for a smartwatch, you’ve come to the right place. Garmin is at the forefront of engineering aviation smartwatches and has several options to fit your needs. Pilots can take to the skies confidently with aviation-specific features while also taking advantage of fitness features Garmin smartwatch users have come to love over the years. All watches are designed for round-the-clock wear and […]

Image: BAE Systems BAE Systems has completed the Critical Design Review (CDR) for its Military GPS User Equipment (MGUE) Increment 2 Miniature Serial Interface (MSI) program. This development is part of a $247 million contract awarded in 2020 by the U.S. Space Force. The MGUE Increment 2 MSI program is centered on the integration of a next-generation application specific integrated circuit (NG ASIC), which aims to improve the security and performance of M-Code technology. M-Code […]

October 25, 2021 If you are pregnant or hoping to become pregnant, it’s likely that you already understand the importance of tracking your pregnancy. The changes your body is going through are nothing short of miraculous, but it’s critical that you monitor them to make sure both you and your baby are staying healthy. And did you know that you can track your pregnancy with your Garmin smartwatch? The same women’s health feature that allows […]

Screenshot: U-blox U‑blox has launched its new GNSS evaluation software, u-center 2. The software, which runs on Microsoft Windows, offers anyone working with 10th-generation (M10) u‑blox GNSS technology a highly intuitive interface to configure GNSS products, evaluate their performance, improve the quality of their software, and experience the performance boost achieved using GNSS-related services. U-center 2 is the successor to the u-center GNSS evaluation software, which has been used by design engineers for almost two […]

Photo: 2J Antennas 2J Antennas has introduced the Stellar series, antennas designed for a large suite of devices with a focus on GNSS, sub-6 GHz, 5G NR, 4G LTE, 3G, 2G and WiFi-6E technologies. The Stellar Series is suitable for law enforcement, medical transportation, fire rescue and other applications where mission-critical communication is a requirement. The antennas are designed to reliably provide real-time connectivity in a small size. This series includes single or up to […]

September 28, 2021 INDUSTRY: Global SecurityLOCATION: Brno, Czech RepublicESTABLISHED: 2010 THE NEED Keep personnel safe and protected in fragile and insecure environments via reliable communication and tracking methods. Allow assets to orient themselves in unknown territories. Compact size for inconspicuous use. Device that achieves the above needs and integrates with GINA System. THE SOLUTION inReach Mini satellite communicators were chosen for their compact and reliable personal communication capabilities. The devices assist international organizations as they […]